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WCB — Weldable carbon steel for pressure parts

Designation

Grade
WCB
UNS
J03002
Standard
ASTM A216/A216M
Density
≈ 7.85 g/cm³
Usual delivery condition
Normalised

Chemical composition

ElementMass fraction, %
C≤ 0.30
Mn≤ 1.00
Si≤ 0.60
Febal.

Main elements only. Phosphorus, sulphur and residual-element limits are specified in the standard and are not reproduced here.

Mechanical properties

ConditionTensile strength Rm, min. (MPa)Yield strength Rp0.2, min. (MPa)Elongation, min. (%)
Normalised485–65525022

Minimum values (or ranges) for separately cast test bars as specified in ASTM A216/A216M.

Characteristics

Corrosion and oxidation behaviour
Not corrosion resistant; coating or other protection required in corrosive environments
Weldability
Good with matching filler and standard procedures
Machinability
Good in the appropriate heat-treatment condition
Typical applications
Valves Pumps Fittings Pressure parts

International cross-reference

SystemDesignationRelationship
EN1.0619 (GP240GH), EN 10213Comparable properties
JISSCPH2 (G 5151)Comparable properties

Casting and processing considerations

Good castability and moderate pouring temperatures. Surface decarburisation from the reaction between metal, shell and atmosphere has to be considered on heat-treated and wear surfaces; machining allowance or a controlled furnace atmosphere are common countermeasures. Section-size sensitivity of quenched and tempered grades should be reflected in the drawing requirements.

Reference data compiled from the cited standards for orientation. Always work from the current edition of the governing specification; values are not a guaranteed LOSTWAX delivery specification.

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